DIY Binder Dividers + Free Cut Files
How cute would your home binders look if you made DIY binder dividers? Check out this easy way to make them and get the free cut files here.
I shared previously how I revamped my old and damaged Blog Planner Folder and a few months ago I shared My Blog Planner, which has been my best friend during my blogging time LOL.
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Blog Planner DIY binder dividers + Free Cut Files
Now I decided to go a bit further and create my own tabbed binder dividers so I could get rid of my uuuuuugly ones LOL and get some binder organization done.
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I’m really so happy with the results. Now it looks new, bright, and colorful. I got so inspired by this that now I’m creating my own blog planner pintable’s =D.
What I like the most about this project is that I only used paper/cardstock and of course my Silhouette Cameo with its supplies such as sketch Pens. The first thing I worked on was the design of the dividers.
How to make these cute dividers
Basic Supplies:
- The provided files.
- Cardstock Cover 65-90 lb (180-220 gr)
- Scrapbook paper or your favorite cardstock colors.
- Glue – I used mod podge; I recommend a glue that won’t bend the cardstock.
Tools:
- Cutting Machine – Silhouette Cameo or Cricut
- Sketch Pens
Instructions:
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Step 1: Designing the dividers
Firstly, I made the whole divider shape for the base and then added some details such as a cute flower, divider tabs borders, and the name of the divider.
It took me quite some time to put this together but it was so worth it.
Also, I prepared the cutting files for the divider tab templates so you can snag them depending on your needs:
Step 2: Cutting all the divider tabs
Once all the cutting files were ready, I started cutting. It was kind of a process because I had to cut first and then in the same sheet using sketch pens.
For this I specified a color: RED is cut and GREEN is Sketch pen because the flower shape would be printed around the cut petals.
Then it was time to cutting and sketching the sheets dividers with my Silhouette machine!
Next, I cut all the divider color tabs in different colors It was 12 in total. Even though I repeated the color, the texture of the paper was very different.
Ok, Once I had everything cut, I started the second part.
Step 3: Assembling the binder dividers.
I also cut some strips of paper in different colors that would be used as the background of the cutout flower and texts.
Then I used mod podge for this because I like that it doesn’t make paper create creases. It’s clean and it also protects the paper.
So I glued the colored card stock on the back of the divider.
And then I glued the DIY divider tab in the border on the right side of the divider.
Here you have the first sample =D
And now, the whole stack of sheet dividers is finished!
Then I punched the divider pages with the regular paper punch holes so I could put them in the Binder.
And here you go!…
These are some samples of the sheet dividers. I left some blank dividers at the end just in case I need them later.
Step 4: Inserting the dividers into the binder
Finally, it was time to get my blog planner organized =D.
I took all my planner sheets and organized them under each divider accordingly.
put them inside my ring binder and closed the rings.
Step 5: Naming the DIY binder tabs
You can write down directly onto the divider tabs, the name of the tab.
Since I didn’t want to write on the tabs, this is what I did:
I cut some small pieces of each paper color I used and placed them on white paper in the same order as the dividers.
Then I stuck them with a couple of double-sided tapes and then I applied transparent contact paper on top of everything.
With a black sharpie, I wrote the name of each tab. If I ever change it I just use some acetone to erase it and write it again!
That’s it!
My blog planner is done!
What do you think??? Like it???
Frequently Asked Questions:
Short answer, YES. To make these ones just like you see them yes, you need a cutting machine. But if you ignore the cutout names on the dividers and the little flower you could cut them with a craft knife or scissors.
I recommend cover cardstock around 65-90 lb for the base of the divider to make sure it holds well. For the decorations, your favorite cardstock or scrapbook paper will do.
Yes, if you only want to use the tabs, you just need to cut that file.
More Silhouette Came Projects to Try
If you like this fun DIY binder dividers tutorial you might also like these other Silhouette Cameo Projects too:
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DIY binder dividers Tutorial + Free Cut Files
Tools
- Cutting Machine – Silhouette Cameo or Cricut
- Sketch Pens
Supplies
- The provided files.
- Cardstock Cover 65-90 lb 180-220 gr
- Scrapbook paper or your favorite cardstock colors.
- Glue – I used mod podge I recommend a glue that won’t bend the cardstock.
Instructions
STEP 1: DESIGNING THE DIVIDERS
- Firstly, I made the whole divider shape for the base and then added some details such as a cute flower, divider tabs borders, and the name of the divider.
- It took me quite some time to put this together but it was so worth it.
- Also, I prepared the cutting files so you can snag them depending on your needs:
STEP 2: CUTTING ALL THE DIVIDERS
- Once all the cutting files were ready I started cutting. It was kind of a process because I had to cut first and then in the same sheet using the sketch pens.
- RED is cut and GREEN is Sketch pen because the flower shape would be printed around the cut petals.
- Then it was time to cutting and sketching the sheets dividers!
- Next, I cut all the divider borders in different colors It was 12 in total. Even though I repeated the color, the texture of the paper was very different.
- Once I had everything cut, I started the next part.
STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE BINDER DIVIDERS.
- I also cut some strips of paper in different colors that would be used as the background of the cutout flower and texts.
- Then I used mod podge for this because I like that it doesn’t make paper create creases. It’s clean and it also protects the paper.
- So I glued the colored card stock on the back of the divider.
- And then I glued the DIY divider tab in the border on the right side of the divider.
- And now, the whole stack of sheet dividers is finished!
- Then I punched the dividers with the regular paper punch so I could put them in the Binder.
- And here you go!…
- These are some samples of the sheet dividers. I left some blank dividers at the end just in case I need them later.
STEP 4: INSERTING THE DIVIDERS TO THE BINDER
- Finally, it was time to get my blog planner organized =D.
- I took all my planner sheets and organized them under each divider accordingly.
- put them inside my binder and closed the rings.
STEP 5: NAMING THE DIVIDER TABS
- You can write down directly onto the divider tabs, the name of the tab.
- Since I didn’t want to write on the tabs, I cut some small pieces of each paper color I used and placed them on white paper in the same order as the dividers.
- Then I stuck them with a couple of double-sided tapes and then I applied transparent contact paper on top of everything.
- With a black sharpie, I wrote the name of each tab. If I ever change it I just use some acetone to erase it and write it again!
- That’s it!
Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?
My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!
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